Main navigation

Brian Gardner

On this week’s episode, we're joined by Shay Bocks of Feast Design Company. Shay started hustlin' in 2008 to connect her creative gifts and ravenous curiosity with the ambition of creative entrepreneurs. Nowadays, that dream has manifested into a full-time operation serving other dreamers just like herself.
Within the Genesis community, Shay is best known for her Foodie Pro theme, one that has continually been the #1 selling theme on StudioPress. She followed that up with a theme called Brunch Pro, and just recently released another one called Cook'd Pro.
In this 31-minute episode Lauren …

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Rebecca Gill of Web Savvy Marketing. Rebecca is a WordPress developer, an SEO consultant, and a general business consultant. She’s an active member of the WordPress community with a variety of participation as a WordCamp speaker, podcast guest, and SEO educator.
Her company, Web Savvy Marketing, was founded in 2009 and is a creative agency based in Southeastern Michigan. They work with clients across the globe who range from bloggers and small businesses to large enterprises and universities.
The Web Savvy online store offers more than 20 …

On this week’s episode, Lauren and I discuss the creative process behind the latest StudioPress.com redesign.
In this 29-minute we cover:
The goals of the redesign
Changes to the existing logo
Choices in typography and color
Design of the Studicons font
Styling and shooting the site's photography
Updates to functionality
Plans for the future
Subscribe to StudioPress FM in iTunes and Listen …

On this week’s episode, we'll explore Lauren's story and how she went from Principal and Creative Director at Northbound Design to Vice President of StudioPress.
In this 30-minute episode, we cover:
The start of Lauren's career as a creative
How a mix of formal education and self-teaching contribute to what she does now
The beginnings of Brian and Lauren's nearly 10-year professional working relationship
Her experience in Creative Entrepreneurship
Building an agency on the Genesis Framework
Why she left her business in pursuit of something greater
Subscribe to StudioPress FM in …

In this inaugural episode of StudioPress FM, Lauren and I discuss how I started the premium WordPress theme industry, StudioPress, and the Genesis Framework.
In this 29-minute episode, we cover:
How my career began
My start with blogging, WordPress, and freelance development
When Lauren and I began working together almost ten years ago
The one client that changed everything
The birth of the premium WordPress theme industry
The launch of StudioPress and the Genesis Framework
The biggest business decision I ever had to make
My favorite parts of my journey and lessons I learned along …

Designed with high style in mind, the Milan Pro theme is perfect for presenting magazine-style stories on the web.
Milan ensures that your unmistakable flair is front and center for visitors to enjoy. Milan Pro is ideal for any industry where elegance and style matter.
Milan Pro delivers:
A custom header (recommended dimensions 1400 × 404)
Four widget areas: one in the sidebar and three in the footer
Jetpack-supported features: infinite scroll, site logo, and featured content
Milan Pro puts the focus on your featured images
Milan Pro tucks the sleek slide-out menu …

You want to make a personal connection with your audience and to do that, you need a theme that reflects who you are -- whether that’s a bold trendsetter or a soft-spoken authority.
Hello! Pro has you covered.
With a variety of color palettes and textures, Hello! Pro features styles that are perfectly-suited to a wide variety of personal brands. Hello! Pro was designed by brandiD.
Hello! Pro: spotlight who you are and what you have to say
You’re not afraid to display the best attributes of your business so everyone can see them and appreciate them.
You’ll love setting up …

Ready to step into the spotlight? Not satisfied with your me-too website that evokes yawns instead of action? Want to take a bold step toward getting your business seen and heard?
We’d like to introduce you to Aspire Pro. It’s the newest third-party theme from StudioPress, and you’re going to love what it brings to your business. Aspire Pro was designed by Appfinite.
If you like to tinker, Aspire Pro has flexibility baked in. It features an endlessly versatile home page with 15 custom widget locations. You’ll enjoy unlimited theme color changes via an easy-to-use interface. You can …

Living life in the spotlight is a burden for the celebrities among us, but for the rest of us, online attention is exactly what we crave. When your website can’t be too stylish, too glamorous, or too magnetic, you’re ready for Glam Pro.
It’s the newest third-party theme from StudioPress, and you’re going to love the wow factor it brings to your business. Glam Pro was designed by Restored 316 Designs.
Glam Pro: the wow factor around every corner
You’re not afraid to display the best attributes of your business so everyone can see them and appreciate them.
And you aren’t afraid …

You have a lot to offer and you want your site to reflect the value you bring. Your goal?
To show your offerings in the best possible light so others recognize what you bring to the table.
We recommend you place your content inside Showcase Pro, the newest third-party theme designed and developed by the very talented JT Grauke.
Showcase Pro: a clean, bright platform for your best work
Showcase Pro is designed to highlight your best content in a bright, clean design that puts your strengths on display.
The clear interface, contemporary typography, and full-width images …

When you want to start things off with a bang, you need a theme that reflects the energy you bring to your business.
And you need options -- lots of options. Because in the early days, information changes on a daily basis. You deserve a theme that adapts as quickly as your business does.
Jump-start your business with Kickstart Pro
Meet Kickstart Pro. Whether you’re getting a new business off the ground, or want to freshen up your existing business to make it look like a startup, Kickstart Pro is the theme you need.
Kickstart Pro includes these flexible features:
Slider or no …

If you own an online-based business, you need to find a way to connect with site visitors without the benefit of a handshake, a shared coffee, or any kind of in-person encounter.
That’s why your website’s appearance and content are crucial: it’s what your site visitors will use to formulate a first impression about your business.
Digital Pro: a friendly face for an online business
Meet Digital Pro, the newest addition to the StudioPress family of themes.
Digital Pro welcomes site visitors with a friendly style that makes them feel comfortable right away. The clean, easy-to-read …